The Fruit of the Tree Book 2 Chapter 10

In which Amherst wrestles with the turbulent aftermath of his impulsive stand at the mills, his reflections shaded by both wounded pride and newfound hope in the sympathy of a visitor whose presence stirs feelings long restrained. Together, they delve into the complexities of industrial hardship and personal misfortune, uncovering connections and misunderstandings that hint at deeper truths within the fraught world they navigate.